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PLR 299L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,637 mi
Last recorded80,637 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLR 299L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 80,637 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 76,181 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 71,823 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 60,142 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 60,070 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion and offside front wing damage (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,156 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,324 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,627 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,278 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,301 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 35,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear bulkhead corroded.

Underside rusty.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,101 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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PLR 299L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLR 299L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PLR 299L registered?

PLR 299L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 1973.

Is PLR 299L safe to buy?

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